Overturned big rig on 10 freeway in Baldwin Park prompts SigAlert

An overturned big rig on the eastbound 10 freeway in Baldwin Park snarled traffic for hours on Sunday, Aug 26.

The crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m. just east of the 605 freeway, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Michael Pittman. He said it was unclear whether anybody was transferred to a hospital or injured in the incident, but firefighters did not find anyone trapped by the semi truck when they arrived.

Authorities were also unsure how many vehicles were involved. Pittman added that fire crews remained on scene until about 7 p.m.

The crash led to a SigAlert for some eastbound lanes. By 7:48 p.m., the HOV and four regular lanes were open; but the exit from the northbound 605 to the eastbound 10 was closed before reopening about 10:30 p.m., the CHP said.

Authorities did not take anyone into custody, according to a CHP spokeswoman. Additional details were not immediately available.